Introduction to the MacUsing Apple’s OS X

with Jim MolléLearn iT! Computer Software Training

Course Agenda

• Lesson 1: Introduction to the Keyboard• Lesson 2: Introduction to the Mouse• Lesson 3: Overview of the Mac Desktop• Lesson 4: Using the Menu Bar• Lesson 5: System Preferences• Lesson 6: The Dock• Lesson 7: Launchpad & Mission Control• Lesson 8: The Dashboard

Course Agenda

• Lesson 9: Controlling Windows• Lesson 10: Using Finder• Lesson 11: Searching for files• Lesson 12: The Trash folder• Lesson 13: Backing up data with Time Machine• Lesson 14: Troubleshooting issues• Lesson 15: Getting online

Lesson 1:Introduction to the Keyboard

• An introduction to your Mac keyboard• Function keys• Modifier keys & associated symbols

Lesson 2:Introduction to the Mouse

• Overview of mouse styles (including a Track Pad)• Left clicking, right clicking, scrolling & swiping• Dragging with the mouse

Left Mouse Click Right Mouse Click

Left Mouse Click Right Mouse Click

Scroll Wheel

Left Mouse Click Right Mouse Click

Scroll Wheel

External Track Pad

Track Pad Actions

Track Pad Actions

Track Pad Actions

Track Pad Actions

Clicking

Scrolling

Hold down the Command Key while swiping to Zoom

Swiping

Lesson 3:Overview of the Mac Desktop

• Getting familiar with the elements of the Mac desktop• Terms & definitions related to the desktop

Lesson 4:The Menu Bar

• Using the Menu bar• Accessing the Apple Menu• Accessing application specific Menu bar commands• Customizing the Menu bar

Lesson 5:System Preferences

• Personalizing the user interface• Customizing the desktop• Mouse & Track Pad settings• Date & Time settings• Adjusting sound options• Staying current with the latest version of Apple software

Lesson 6:The Dock

• Overview of the Dock• Adding or removing applications• Customizing the Dock

Lesson 7:Launch Pad & Mission Control

• Using the Launch Pad and Mission Control features

Lesson 8:The Dashboard

• Accessing the Dashboard• Managing Widgets on the Dashboard

Lesson 9:Controlling Windows

• Launching applications• Controlling application windows

Lesson 10:Using Finder

• Accessing files via Finder• Customizing the Finder window• Creating folders in Finder• Copying or moving files in Finder

Lesson 11:Searching for Files

• Using Finder• Using Spotlight• Customizing Spotlight

Lesson 12:The Trash Folder

• Deleting files• Recovering deleted files

Lesson 13:Backing Up Data

• Protecting your data with Time Machine• Using Time Machine to restore backed up files

Lesson 14:Troubleshooting

• Force an application to “quit”• Troubleshooting tips for your Mac computer

Troubleshooting Tips

• Check power connections• New memory or hardware causing Kernel Panic• Safe Boot: hold SHIFT key on boot up• Restore from backup: hold OPTIONS key on boot up• Activity Monitor tool• Talk to an Apple Genius• Consider Apple Care

Lesson 15:Getting Online

• Connecting to a network• Using the Safari Web Browser